PCGA's Role in PCG's Four Functional Areas:

Maritime Community Relations (MCOMREL)

The PCGA is mandated to assist the PCG in enhancing maritime community relations through the conduct of civic action, participation under the National Service Training Program (NSTP), youth development projects, promotion of recreational safety and other related activities.

1) CIVIC ACTION

The following activities are authorized for the PCGA to undertake:

Medical/Dental/Legal missions

Feeding programs

Relief operations

Livelihood training

2) YOUTH DEVELOPMENT and NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM (NSTP)

The youth development program approved by the Coast Guard for the PCGA involves a creative strategy which gives the youth the chance to gain the realization of their worth in the society. It further provides them with avenues of participation towards this end. Youth development programs may include activities in sports, socialization, skills training, and other forms of youth advancement and contribution to the community. Such activities may include:

Livelihood and vocational training

Public service and youth relationship enhancement

Emergency response familiarization and training

Sports and athletics activities

Values development

Sea-scouts activities

The participation of the PCGA in the NSTP program of the PCG to be implemented in tertiary level schools shall be as defined in the PCG Circular to be issued by the Commandant in coordination with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).